Process Application Engineer

Artificial Intelligence Global Company; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Process Application Engineer specializing in dynamic simulations for Oil & Gas and petrochemical industries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, including hands-on simulation tools experience. Key responsibilities include project management, developing simulation models, and ensuring timely delivery of quality projects. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Refinery or Petrochemical operations/process controls/process Engineering.
• Hands-on experience of at least 1 year with simulation tools.
• Must have ability to read and interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Process application engineer for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Process industries delivery services.
• Engage in developing highly complex dynamic simulation models.
• Ensure completion of projects on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Steady state / Dynamic Simulation

Advanced Process Control

Real-Time Optimization

Performance Monitoring

First Principal modelling

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Aspen Hysys

Aspen GDOT

KBC Petrosim

TechnipSpyro

Aspen Plus

Aspen DMC plus

Rockwell Pavilion

Yokogawa smoc

Honeywell RMPCT

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Process application engineerfor Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Process industries delivery services
• Engage in developing highly complex dynamic simulation process models and smart applications using Simulation and Optimization tools.
• Understanding and analyzing project requirements and translating it into specifications and project deliverables.
• Produce timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Build and configure dynamic process and flow models for Oil & Gas Process
• Run simulations for wide range of scenarios with built models.
• Carry out dynamic process and control studies
• Perform optimization and de-bottlenecking studies
• Assist with Flow Assurance model building for Real-time production assurance systems
• Responsible for executing OTS projects with project teams for end-to-end design & delivery for Refinery, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and other customers
• Manage the development of functional and concept technical design specifications
• Ensure implementation is done with respect to project standards and quality documents & final deliverable meets the functional specifications of the end user
• Identify, advise, and incorporate modifications in simulation configuration.
• Attend project reviews with Customer & Interface with project leads and customers for raising technical queries
• Strong understanding of Refinery / Petrochemical Processes. Having hands on Simulation experience in modelling Distillation columns, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, Reactors, Furnaces, Turbines etc.
• Ensure completion of projects on schedule and within the allocated budget. Interpret client SOWs/RFQs, contribute to proposal responses with clear scope, deliverables, assumptions & timelines
• Drive product improvement, productivity & Self skill enhancement.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering – Master’s degree is preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in Refinery or Petrochemical operations / process controls/ process Engineering
• Hands-on experience of at least 1 year with any one of the skill sets – Steady state / Dynamic Simulation, Advanced Process Control, Real-Time Optimization, Performance Monitoring and First Principal modelling
• Skilled in some of simulation modeling tools Aspen Hysys, Aspen GDOT, KBC Petrosim, TechnipSpyro etc.
• Skilled in Real Time Optimization applications like ROMeo
• Skilled in APC application like Rockwell Pavilion,Yokogawa smoc, Honeywell RMPCT, ASPEN DMC plus.
• Certified on modeling and simulation platform Aspen Plus / Hysys/ Pro-II / Dynsim , etc. will be an advantage
• Must have ability to read and interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, and control logics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong domain knowledge & Chemical Engineering principles and operations.
• Good communication, writing& presentation skills.
• Knowledge of DCS and ESD will be added advantage.
• Ability to work in a team
• Strong ability to maintain good working relationships with customers.